1925 Ford Model T Start and Drive after years of sitting

[@phillipheitkamp5393]

you fellas ever think that might be a model tt not a model t.. center to center wheel base 125 inches instead of 100 inches... bet it is.. worm drive rear diff vs ring and pinion... yep it is..... three speed secondary transmission with low, direct drive and overdrive... uh huh.... looks to me like u have a 25mph or so work truck called a ford model tt. not a model t. welcome to the world of the first ford 1 ton truck started in 1917!

[@MattOverDrive]

I looked into this and I think you called it! It does have the worm drive rear axle with the secondary transmission. I am planning on a follow up video where I go into what it is more and what it takes to drive it. Thanks for posting this up!

[@galerae947]

It is a TT. I have a 1926 flatbed with a standard cab, but the top was cut off so it would fit under the orchard trees. I bought it from the old farmer who bought it new off the Ford lot in Healdsburg, CA.

[@Robs_Model_T_and_The_Money_Pit]

Auxiliary transmissions weren’t for just the TT’s . I have a warford auxiliary in my model t coupe .

[@kfl611]

@@galerae947 Why does that sound so farm typical - darn truck won't fit under the trees, just saw the top few inches off and problem solved.

[@dirtpounder]

As utilitarian as a neighbor who wanted van comfort with truck utility and sawed the van in half, put on a truck rear. No idea if he plans to marry the other halves into a partner vehicle, but that'd be a sight.

[@Sojourning_]

it reminds me of a guy when I was a kid in the 50's, although he had been doing it long before I was born, He drove a truck with a cut out on one side of the box selling fruits and vegetables, that was when we still had milkmen delivering dairy to the homes. fun truck you have there, Blessings to you and yours

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I'm 69 years old , that model T runs better than I do.

[@jhutch1470]

I'm 50 years old, and I haven't run in years.

[@envitech02]

I'm 53 years old, I don't run at all.

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Hi guys, I am a 71 years old man, seen you guys playing with that toy left me so ansius because I used to play with them when I was young, I wish to be there with you guys, too bad I a near 3,000 miles away but I wish you the best, you made my day, congratulations to each and everyone that one way or another made it possible to bring it to us to enjoy blessings to all of you and your family, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I've got 4 model t 's on uncle robs garage, and I've never started them they are my father's gift to me.

[@Vassilika1]

5:07 great sound quality! My dog just jumped up when he heard the rooster🤣

[@paulmars3607]

Hi Mat, Love your videos. You did a great job on my brother Aarons' Oasis Garage hope more people will watch it.

[@RusThompson]

That is a sweet Model T C cab. My dream has been to build one since I was a kid. Now that I'm retired I think I will. Watching this gave me some great ideas. Now to find a small car with a V-6 in it I just need the frame, motor and trans, hopefully with a 4 speed. 😊😇

[@johnhicks9529]

I like those older vehicles myself their awesome vehicles of the past times for certain.

[@TC-dw6wg]

The frame is in amazing shape. I saw hardly any rust so someone must have done some work and probably kept in storage. Great old truck guys, sounds pretty good and would love to take a cruise….lol.

[@alfredleung3738]

Look like a lot of fun getting it started and running again! A shot from the past...

[@lazydog1964]

Man she’s a beauty. I have a 1925 Woody but the only original part left is the carriage

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Wow that Truck is Awsome 😲 it gave Me Goose bumps When l heard that Start 👍😎

[@bradfurdhateas1044]

This...does put a smile on my face.

[@andron967]

The lever is for a two speed drive line. Normally don't run anything but 30w non detergent oil. But you have an alt. Detergent destroys the mag windings on the flywheel. Make sure the oil contains ZDDP to protect the cam. The oil pan alignment is very important. It holds the transmission bearing and that sort of takes the place of a 4th main bearing. I'd highly recommend a magnetic oil pan drain plug. Oil contamination will build up on the crank stingers and they won't sling oil as well.

[@kfl611]

I read a comment from someone who had a model t and they said they went up a lot of hills, as they lived in San Francisco. He said he burned out the 1st main bearing, as it did not get splashed with oil and he said the old times said if you drove up a lot of hills and had a model t with out a oil pump, they used to add in an extra quart of motor oil, so all the bearings could get splashed.

[@joeromanak8797]

My dad had a ‘27. Driving a Model T is kind of an advanced course. I’m surprised you did as well as you did for not knowing the secrets. 2 things that will help. The lever that seems to be the parking brake on the drivers left has a couple of functions. There are 3 positions. All the way rearward is in deed the parking brake. The center position place the car in neutral by lifting up a lever that disengages the clutch. All the way forward engages the clutch and the car will take off in high gear unless you control it with the left pedal. As built, Model Ts only had 2 gears, low and high. Your example has a Ruxstell (Sp?) rear end which gives you more gears via a high and low range at the rear axle. But getting back to the left pedal, it also has 3 positions. In the middle, the clutch is again disengaged and the car should remain stationary. Pressing the pedal all the way down puts the car in low gear and you can pull away slowly. Releasing the pedal by lifting your foot completely allows the shifting mechanism to spring back thru the neutral position and then engage high gear. Once you get the knack of driving your Tin Lizzie, it becomes pretty natural to control the car using that pedal. There should be a floor pedal to the right of the three transmission pedals that is a floor throttle that you can use to control engine speed much like a modern car. The hand throttle is used for starting the engine but good T drivers rely on the foot throttle for actual driving. BTW, you need to adjust your idle speed downward. If your car runs well (yours does) it should idle right down to where you can count along with the cylinders as they fire. The “key” for the ignition is a simple switch having only an off and on position. The switch with the black handle surrounding the ignition key is the control for headlights and that switch has “off”, “dim” and “bright” positions. Don’t hitch too much hope to the headlights on a Model T. My dad used to say you’d be better off to poke your finger in your eye and go by star-light. Good luck with your new family fliver. 🥸👍💥✅

[@sujanpo8974]

Yes you do and very correctly,i had drove t ford is soo difficult and may be so hard handling but in that era so so amazing have nice car and so rich people ,right😊

[@drummingriffin]

Looks an interesting project there, I have suscribed to your channel and will watch the transformation unfold. Hello from England UK.

[@okgo8315]

Me too👍👍✌✌🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@danesderelicts]

😂 I love the way you make the old guys do the pushing 😊

[@luizcarloslau8929]

I loved this cart, what a wonderful thing, congratulations for you train brought this relic to life, big hug from Brazil........................

[@richardmarino5658]

So fun. I look forward to your progress.

[@alanvotta3847]

Nostalgia never gets old.... Thank You for the video

[@jimcosgrove292]

Watching from Seguin Texas good Vidio I have a a 1925 Model T 2 door Sedan

[@turboflush]

Thank you for sharing this. Was great to see the workings of this old timer.

[@FayazAhmad-yl6spFZ]

My father born in 1925, I'm proud that he born in modren era.

[@markosterman419]

Funny to see the driver push both the low gear and reverse pedal at the same time. I remember the first time I got one going and didn’t have a clue

[@okgo8315]

I certainly smiled along with you driving it on the road, and the rest of the time too. That looked so much fun. Subscribed. Peace from Roma✌🇬🇧

[@johnhicks9529]

It's A sharp ride for sure. There is no doubt about that one.

[@kfl611]

I love the open style of these trucks. I am not sure how fun they would be to drive with all that wind blowing into the cab. But they look very nice.

[@AtomicReverend]

If it's a Model T they are real happy at 35 mph if it's a model TT which I believe this one is actually they are real happy at about 20 to 25 because of their gearing. If you put an overdrive unit on a Model T They will do about 45 happily and you can push them to do about 55. My point is at those low speeds wind isn't too big of an issue.

[@kfl611]

@@AtomicReverend Cool. Thanks for your reply. I thought it would be like driving a modern car with no doors on it. I do wonder about the rain and cold - snow and such. I think some of them had modified doors on them or enclosures you could snap in place to keep out the rain and snow.

[@AtomicReverend]

@@kfl611 If you have never been in a old school hot rod or a Jeep Wrangler (with out the top and doors) or even a old school convertible (when they felt more open because of low back seats low window heights and a lack of safety). Anyways It's a fun experience especially cruising with your friends or your significant other like the 1950s rock and roll musicians used to sing about. Being that I'm a car guy I've had various different old car makes And when you get into really old cars that are pre-war hot rods or stock you're a rolling car show a model T "C" cab (called that because of the shape of the door opening) draws a ton of attention And it is a weird sensation sitting on a platform without a seatbelt that you can see the ground when you look slightly down but it is also really fun.

[@danesderelicts]

HOW FAST DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE GOING?? LAWNMOWER SPEED!!

[@rshutterbug47]

You Just CAN'T BEAT OLD IRON !!! 🙂😀

[@elosogonzalez8739]

THAT'S COOL! Keep it runnin'!

[@viktoriamattsson7172]

The car is gorgeous. It is worth to restore it.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

3 guys standing around...commenting..."Yeah", "un=huh", "looks fine" "6 o'clock". What could possibly go wrong...you've even got the ROOSTER routing for you!

[@Антоха53]

Респект и уважение таким людям! Золотые руки!

[@PhilipHutton]

The thing that looks a gear shifter is for the high and low range for the rear axle. A lot of model tt's had them because they would carry heavy loads.

[@tat255987]

😂 Ahh yes the learning phase, just got my '24 Dr.s yesterday. What you have is a TT btw

[@tonywoodward3167]

Nice job guys cool old truck

[@gojoe2833]

Looks like it's got a Ruxton 2 speed rear axle and "rocky mountain " rear brakes (?)

[@MattOverDrive]

I think it was a one speed rear axle. The shifter turned out to be a low range case that sat right behind the transmission. I don't know if it was factory or an add in later. The brakes sorta worked lol

[@jameslockard4827]

@@MattOverDrive That is a Warford Auxiliary transmission. Not a Ruckstell Two speed rear axle. It is a under, straight thru, and overdrive, for the TT. The other gear is over to the right and down ( a lower case "h" pattern). The handle on the ignition switch is the light switch, ON-Off-DIM. The key switch had two contacts, Bat and Mag, but as it has a distributor it will only run on Bat( Turning the key to the left, it is marked).

[@MattOverDrive]

@@jameslockard4827 Thank you! We did figure out the key switch after the end of the video but we didn't even try an H pattern on the auxiliary transmission. We will now!

[@arisaka9963]

I have a 26 TT with a Warford. They are fun. Bet you can get 30-35 mph in Warford overdrive. Add express gears in the rear and you can get 45 mph. At that point you might want juice brakes.

[@ETAYLOREMT]

After 93 years the headlamp works... cool

[@locodefra]

Es Ford.. the BEST

[@delroytysonclarke7328]

It is really Amazing to see how these old cars engine start after ages of sitting. I wonder if the same will happen with one of the modern ones...

[@turboflush]

No.. to many failures on new engines. To many wires. To many sensors.

[@chrislaunders8283]

We had the pickup version from that year when I was about 4 years (1957) old in New Zealand

[@buckwheatINtheCity]

The Huckster resembles a truck more than anything.

[@Colombia36790]

🙎🏼 That's awesome. Your very lucky to have that beautiful truck. Congratulations 👏🏼🎉

[@MattOverDrive]

Thank you!

[@munawarazad413]

i drove a Buick stright 6, hanging down caburattor, 2 braker points one for 3 cylenders,, model 1928 ,, was a normal car with 3 speed gearbox , brakes only in rear wheels eccelrator paddle in the middle below cluch and brake paddle ,, it was powerful , heavy but fun,,,

[@hugomartinez4476]

OJALa lo cuiden y mantengan como un recuerdo viviente Matt no lo vendas ,,,,conservalo en grandioso .goog luck from paraguay

[@amymiler6360]

Looked like it was fun to drive.

[@MattOverDrive]

It was sooooo much fun

[@loreengastineau6849]

Loved it, looks like you all had fun with this project!! Perfect!

[@MattOverDrive]

Thank you! Yes this was a real good time with good friends!

[@norbertpecheq3427]

Happy as little kid getting new toy!! I understand..!

[@nonelost1]

Homemade cab? Dang, I was hoping that was THEE original woodworks. That alone would have been a nice score if it was restorable.

[@chha6439]

Such a great find❤

[@stefanallan6377]

Brilliant sounds awesome

[@clebertonalves2161]

🇧🇷 Simplesmente Espetacular!!!!

[@DukeCronenwerth]

The Machine is in a good Condition

[@johnwade5747]

I thought my dad told me that those worm drive rear ends were called RUXTELL,Not Ruxton. But I could be wrong. I like the distributor conversion

[@sulistiman]

very nice it's a 2 speed transmission

[@henktulp4400]

I hope it stays in this condition......an oldtimer is soo much nicer if it is stil able to ‘the story of it’s life’.....including all the dents aso..... I noticed the alternator....a modification just like the ignition....it makes the car much easier to use and as long as the car can be modified back (I’ld ALWAYS keep the original parts to stay with the car!!) it doesn’t realy matter.... A very nice,very old car with loads of patina.... Thumbs and subscription!!

[@johankafrank1379]

Co se týče startspreje(etheru) - nebylo by naškodu mít po ruce příruční hasící přístroj :-)

[@RobertoHernandez-vd6di]

Es increíble la evolución de los vehículos en 20 años x que si ves este modelo 1925 y ves uno 1945 hay mucha diferencia

[@michaelfranz8252]

Look under seat for gas tank. Shifter likely ruckstell axle. This comment was entered second into video. Have been driving a "T" for 10 years and am the owner of a restored Depot Hack.

[@TC-dw6wg]

They did look under seat and gas tank is there. Enjoy your truck

[@NutsNBolts24]

Those spark plugs look a lot like the plugs for a mid 40's IH Farmall model M tractor.

[@DonaldRichards-mr3lz]

WOW! an 8 .8 volt Battery this is the second time I saw an 8.8 volt battery . 2:41

[@rickkoshak4919]

Cool video. I don’t know a thing about these things, but I am curious how the mechanical advance still works when it’s been changed out to a distributor.

[@MattOverDrive]

The whole distributor twists on the shaft to the cable from the steering wheel. I plan on doing a follow up video that covers stuff like this and what it takes to drive it

[@johnwade5747]

If it’s a Volkswagen distributor, it will have centrifugal advance built in underneath the points plate. PS I don’t remember seeing anyone for any lightweight all or at the very least some two cycle gas down each spark plug hole before you put the new plugs in. That’s a cardinal rule! Old car 101.

[@connerrolofson1585]

This Tin Lizzie will need a lot restoration work and needs new paint to match the original paint job so it will look like it’s new again.

[@markosterman419]

What a shame to make it look new again

[@Kagaines]

It’s a TT I’m sure. The extra shift is a add on maybe to give more gears. The button on the floor is a starter I believe. The add on dist will be helpful I’m sure but they work ok with coils too. I love it

[@MattOverDrive]

Your are right, it is a TT. The extra shift was for more gears and that explained the wooded cab.

[@TokTrending]

Awesome keep it up

[@MattOverDrive]

Thank you!

[@buztes]

TT truck with fords ring worn rear axle rated 1 ton

[@buztes]

Distributors are for those who don't understand coil system but they work ok

[@johankafrank1379]

Borci - pokud auto dlouho stálo a když už jste měnily svíčky - tak jste měly nejdříve vymontovat všechny původní svíčky - valce prostříknou WD40 a opatrně naprázdno několikrát protočit - a tím se ujistit že motor se dá volně protočit.Teprve potom nasadit nové svíčky - tohle ví u nás v České republice každý Véna :-)

[@volvohenk]

old love does not rust

[@richardclemens6038]

I think you're bright light button is the starter button

[@c.w.hughey2728]

LISTEN TOO THE ROOSTER HE HAS ALL OF THE ANSWERS. LOL LO

[@marcosmunhon2068]

Depois fala que não são profissionais… sei 🙄. Estou gostando demais, estou até com vontade de comprar ele 🙌

[@johnhicks9529]

I know of A trick y'all could try on that truck for better fuel millage to. None ethanol fuel blended with cataclean.& gum out octane booster in the premium fuel. A half 1/2 of cup of water can treat up to 10 gallons of fuel for y'all to easly. Pour the fuel in to A clear jug.& add in water shake it up good. Let it set over night then you can remove the botom part out of the fuel to add in the other additives afterwards for peak profourmance power output then.

[@marcellebaudry5786]

formidable bravo ok super pierrot mecano 86 ans paris f

[@jameslamark3447]

Love it good work

[@u.s.militia7682]

I love it.

[@johnhicks9529]

Koker tires can fix you up on those buy is plye tires., or called Kasens to.

[@adomasamoah8185]

Thanks

[@justintime5411]

Very cool!

[@fredericksmith4038]

The gas tank should be under the seat cushion and usually the battery box underneath the car

[@raitshots]

Easy variant car model make Ford engeener mech 👍😎💯

[@jeanthomasson5869]

Awesome!!!

[@dehoedisc7247]

8 volt battery is certainly up to the job. No need for a 12 volt batt.

[@MUN.A1988]

Since Technology was like this, so I wounder why the planes not yet to be made at that time !!! Cooling fan can be represented the front proppoler for aircraft with more power...am I wrong??

[@CaptdanielandLiam2005]

Henry Ford built this model.

[@andron967]

Yeah I had a 1922 TT and a 1919 runabout.

[@antonioroberto415]

Mais velho que ese nao tem outro

[@dalepoppenhagen8549]

Did you check the radiator to make sure there's antifreeze in there or not

[@johngilmour8945]

fuel tank was behind the dash and filled from the top gravity fed system

[@joeromanak8797]

That’s true for 1926 and 1927 models but the way Henry built them prior to ‘26, the tank was under the drivers seat as in this example. All was well if you had a fair amount of fuel in the tank and if you were driving on level ground. However, going up hill would put the carburetor higher than the outlet in the bottom of the tank and you’d “run out of gas” partway up the hill. Ever resourceful, T drivers quickly learned to turn the car around and reverse their way up the hill, as this would put the carb lower than the tank and the hill could be climbed although at little more than walking speed. 🥸👍

[@paolomichielin4849]

Che gioiello! 😊😊😊

[@locodefra]

Ford...the BEST. Que aprenda es que tenía la chaqueta de Chevrolet lo que es bueno

[@limeyfynn]

I think its the latest Amazon delivery 🚚.

[@kennymartin379]

Is the out side wood

[@markosterman419]

Well, not too many years of sitting. A modern distributer and single coil instead of the original four coils and timer. Good wires and hoses … and a carburetor that doesn’t need cleaning.

[@kkssraja1554]

Very very Nice..

[@mccrackenphillip]

What was that truck before was that a hearse by any chance?

[@MattOverDrive]

We don't know but its possible. It is a model TT and when you bought it, it just came with the front end and a firewall. you built the rest however you wanted.

[@jayo3865]

The fuel tank is under the seat?

[@billdyke9745]

745 subscribers and 82,000 views. Go figure... (Make that 746 subscribers)... Many thanks, 🇬🇧

[@ianjarvis2630]

Are you guys going to restore?

[@wilsonalencar3613]

O CARRO AÍ ESTÁ MAIS INTEIRO DO QUE ALGUNS CARROS NOVOS DE HOJE. ISSO SEM TECNOLOGIA DE PONTA.

[@arasmikhail9234]

I think if have any car accidents that time 1925 you have to go to carpentry shops not bady shop

[@Motor_O_Mer]

nice 👍👍👍👍